Labour
First participants of introduction to millwrighting program for women graduate
First participants of introduction to millwrighting program for women graduate
COURTICE, ONT. — On International Women’s Day (March 8) the Millwright Regional Council – Canada and national non-profit Build a Dream celebrated the first graduating cohort of the joint initiative, the Introduction to Millwrighting: 5-Week Program for Wo...
Labour
Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...
Labour
BuildForce Canada report gives associations a ‘leg to stand on’ for immigration reform
A new BuildForce Canada report brought together different groups in the construc...
Economic , Labour
Helmets to Hardhats celebrates the contributions of tradeswomen throughout Canada
OTTAWA — Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) recently recognized and celebrated the contri...
Labour
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First participants of introduction to millwrighting program for women graduate
COURTICE, ONT. — On International Women’s Day (March 8) the Millwright Regional...
Labour
Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...
Labour
BuildForce Canada report gives associations a ‘leg to stand on’ for immigration reform
A new BuildForce Canada report brought together different groups in the construc...
Economic , Labour
Helmets to Hardhats celebrates the contributions of tradeswomen throughout Canada
OTTAWA — Helmets to Hardhats (H2H) recently recognized and celebrated the contri...
Labour
The Trades TV show creator inspired by personal experience, his family and local tradespeople
They have a saying in the film and television industry: Write what you know. Ry...
Labour
Project manager Melanie Knowles paving her own path forward in construction
Not only was she eastern Ontario’s first representative on the Ontario Asphalt P...
Labour
‘Talent flows where it’s valued most,’ Iron Workers’ conference speaker emphasizes
In a hard hitting and far reaching speech, a construction motivational speaker t...
Labour
Industry Perspectives Op-Ed Women’s Day Special: It’s time to build a more inclusive skilled trades workforce
Ontario finds itself in the midst of a labour crisis: a dire shortage of skilled...
Labour
CAF celebrates success of women in the trades
OTTAWA - The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) is celebrating the achievements...
Labour
‘We just have to step in there and make our way,’ says Deltek panellist
One of the biggest challenges in the construction industry is hiring and retaini...
Associations , Labour
Carpentry skills competition gives teens a chance to shine
Seventy high school students spent a Saturday recently at the College of Carpent...
Labour
BuildForce Canada report outlines four principles for immigration to tackle labour shortage
OTTAWA — A new report by BuildForce Canada examines the current state of immigra...
Economic , Labour
New Brunswicker Ashley Ritchie lights a fire for the trades
Seven years after winning a Skills Canada gold medal in bricklaying, New Brunswi...
Labour
CIMA+ hits new female parity plateau
MONTREAL — Canadian consulting engineering firm CIMA+ has announced it has achie...
Labour
Manitoba Women in Construction celebrates 10 years of accomplishments
In 2014, Kayla Gervais was a student in Red River College’s Construction Managem...
Labour
Women in Construction Week: A key role in construction’s future
TORONTO — Every year the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) c...
Labour
‘No longer about muscle’: Female leaders share strategies to address labour shortage
Workers should be defined by ability, not gender, said Jamie McMillan, founder o...
Labour
Leaving no trade behind: CBTU launches national Building it Green program
Canada’s Building Trades Unions (CBTU) has launched a national program called Bu...
Labour
Take action to prevent repetitive strain injuries: CCOHS
HAMILTON, ONT. — Feb. 29 is International Repetitive Strain Injury Awareness (RS...
Labour , OH&S
Love letter to workers: TV show The Trades will debut March 22
TORONTO—A new original comedy series called The Trades is debuting March 22. ...
Labour
Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing expo returns in March
TORONTO—The Canadian Mechanical and Plumbing Expo (CMPX) will be returning March...
Labour
Corporate culture key to women’s success in construction: ORBA panel
There’s no real secret to creating a work environment where women can thrive, de...
Associations , Labour
CCA Talent Fits Here program highlights value of diversity
Three years ago the Calgary-based Mike Murage was invited to participate in the...
Associations , Labour
Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 5.7% in January, first decline since December 2022
OTTAWA — Canada’s unemployment rate fell to 5.7 per cent last month, marking the...
Economic , Labour
Skills Ontario’s Howcroft optimistic about trades growth, apprenticeship programs
Skills Ontario has entered 2024 buoyed by strong apprenticeship numbers and with...
Government , Labour
Canadian Apprenticeship Forum launches women’s mentorship program
OTTAWA — The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) recently announced it has launc...
Labour
Millwright Regional Council, Build a Dream offer five-week program to women
COURTICE, ONT. — The Millwright Regional Council – Canada and Build a Dream rece...
Labour
Women creating a legacy in construction need to be adaptable, stay true to themselves
To build a legacy as a woman in construction, embrace modern opportunities but u...
Labour , US News
CCA, WomanACT and SCWIST partner on Safe STEM Workplaces project
A new micro-lesson training series, called the Safe STEM Workplaces project, is...
Associations , Labour
Black History Month celebrates the past, builds the future
Every February people across North America commemorate the impact Black people h...
Associations , Government , Labour
Robotics opening opportunities as industry goes forward: Experts
Robotics isn’t just coming to construction, it’s already here. That was the mes...
Labour , Technology
Your top DCN headlines: Jan. 22 to 26
Your top DCN headlines this week feature a video of a massive bricklaying compet...
Economic , Labour , OH&S , Projects
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Huge construction projects pipeline outlined for Ontario
Ontario “is the place to be” with hundreds of billions worth of projects in the...
Infrastructure , Projects
$215M mass timber plant in Nova Scotia a ‘groundbreaking’ Indigenous collaboration
A $215 million mass timber manufacturing plant being developed in Nova Scotia co...
Projects , Resource
Inside Innovation: New solutions for building tall in tight spaces
Constructing tall buildings in tight urban spaces poses several challenges, incl...
Technology
Why can’t transit projects be delivered on time?
Among all construction projects, it’s unarguable large transit projects have the...
Infrastructure , Projects
Full EA planned with no shortcuts for Ring of Fire road project
The two Indigenous-led proponents of the Northern Road Link, that will provide a...
Associations
Project manager Melanie Knowles paving her own path forward in construction
Not only was she eastern Ontario’s first representative on the Ontario Asphalt P...
Labour
Athletics release renderings of new Las Vegas stadium
LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tue...
US News
Powerline technician Melissa Dawe weathers all kinds of storms to help others
Although not wanting to go into too many details, Connect Atlantic Utility Servi...